DiTrolio Flexographic Institute establishes The Ron and Katherine Harper Flexo Lab

The DiTrolio Flexographic Institute (DFI), having built a successful flexographic training concept during the past 10 years, will now expand its reach and curriculum to provide educational opportunities for more young people interested in a career in flexography. With government funding options increasingly limited, owner Vince DiTrolio called his friends Ron and Katherine Harper to solicit their advice and to assess alternative methods to increase revenues to fund a more comprehensive program.

The Harpers, known for their passion for flexographic education, responded with a $50,000 grant to kick-off an aggressive fundraising campaign for the school. DiTrolio then decided on the naming of ‘The Ron and Katherine Harper Flexo Lab’ to honor the Harper’s commitment to flexographic education. He hopes to attract other major donor-partners, both converters and suppliers, to contribute to the ongoing education of future flexographers for the industry – primarily through scholarship programs. A naming dedication and celebration date for the flexo lab will be announced soon.